For riders heading onto a track, the first few laps can be among the most demanding. Motorcycle tyres need to reach their appropriate operating temperature before they can deliver their intended level of grip, stability and predictable handling. Starting with cold tyres can mean reduced traction and less confidence through corners, braking zones and acceleration […]
Kart racers obsess over engine setup, braking technique and racing lines. Tyre temperature gets far less attention, and it costs more lap time than most of the others combined. Kart tyres are built to perform within a specific temperature range. Below it, the rubber compound is harder and grips less. The kart accelerates, brakes and corners worse, and it does all three […]
The first few laps of any track session can feel very different from the rest. A car may seem less responsive, braking distances can be longer, and cornering confidence might not be quite where it needs to be. Much of this comes down to tyre temperature. Tyres perform best within a certain temperature range, and […]